Hand grip strength has become a reliable indicator of health, especially in older adults. Among other associations, a new study finds that low hand grip strength was linked to osteoporosis in women ...

Your hand grip strength is a surprising health indicator, according to new research. A strong grip is linked to lower risks ...

Hand grip strength is a widely used indicator of muscular fitness, and in older people reduced strength is a marker of frailty and physical decline. Previous research has also suggested that hand grip ...

Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. In a world of technologically-driven longevity clinics with their ...

Grip strength linked to various comorbidities. Grip strength is strongly and inversely associated with all-cause mortality and incidence of and mortality from cardiovascular disease, respiratory ...

Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), reduced dominant hand grip strength was found to correlate with lower oxygen nadir and increased apnea duration, with fat mass also consistently ...

Strong hands and legs make you an asset in many tactical and life-or-death situations. Moreover, the ability to maintain these two critical types of strength is also an indicator of your overall ...

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why. If you’ve ever had trouble opening a pickle jar, you know that it can make you feel momentarily ...

Adolescents with a strong hand grip -- an indicator of overall muscle strength -- have better odds of being healthy over time, according to a two-year study of 368 elementary school children. The ...